Ishan Jain
Political news writer covering US policy, Congress, and foreign affairs, with a strong research focus on geopolitics and international trade policy
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'The era of bullying is over': Iran warns US after strikes hit 80 targets following Hormuz attacks
Iran's military vowed a 'crushing response' to US strikes, which took place during the funeral of lSupreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Fox News' Mark Levin slams Trump's Turkey deal as 'big mistake', warns of consequences 'for decades'
Donald Trump praised Turkey as a loyal ally and indicated that sanctions imposed during his first term could soon be removed
'Why do you hate a guy who builds rockets?' John Fetterman breaks from Democrats to praise Elon Musk
Fetterman's remarks represent one of his most direct defenses yet of Musk
'Overturn this': Belgium stars do Donald Trump dance after 4-1 World Cup rout of USA
Belgium's official X account fueled online buzz after the team celebrated its win over the United States with a Donald Trump-inspired dance
Oil tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz as US weighs response to suspected Iran strikes
A US official said Washington may retaliate after the attacks, which followed the end of a week-long truce and renewed tensions in the Hormuz
John Fetterman demands Bernie Sanders apologize for backing Graham Platner amid Senate fallout
John Fetterman criticized progressive allies over their support for Graham Platner as Democratic leaders distanced themselves from the Maine race
Trump skips usual NATO skepticism, says he's going because of his 'friend' Erdogan
Trump has also signaled that his visit may come with a tangible reward for Turkey
'We are going to Mars very soon': Trump honors Artemis II astronauts at America 250
Looking ahead, Trump sketched out an ambitious vision for where the space program goes next
Trump caps historic America250 celebration as largest-ever fireworks show lights up Washington
After storms forced evacuations, spectators returned to watch President Donald Trump close the celebration with a record-setting finale
Trump says communism is ‘like a cancer’ that must be removed in America 250 address
Donald Trump said communism had repeatedly failed throughout history and contrasted it with the freedoms protected by the US Constitution
'I love America': WWII veterans, thousands of patriots brave storm to celebrate America's 250th
Large crowds chanted 'USA' and sang the 'Star-Spangled Banner' as they poured back onto the National Mall
Trump unveils two of the nation's oldest flags at America 250: 'These are the real deal'
Donald Trump said the first flag he presented dates to 1777 and was flown at the Battle of Saratoga
Trump hails Mount Rushmore presidents as ‘men of action and ambition’ in July Fourth speech
According to Donald Trump, the four presidents collectively represent the declaration, defense, preservation, and strengthening of American freedom
Ulysses S Grant's descendant says America's pluralism would thrill the 18th president at 250
Despite seeing his ancestor's face on every $50 bill, Dietz said the full weight of the connection only hit him as an adult
Trump warns ‘you can be a communist or a patriot’ as he vows US will never be communist on July 4
Donald Trump uses Independence Day address to attack communism, framing it as a threat to American values during 250th anniversary speech
Iranian parliament speaker hits back at Trump over claim country 'needs food' from US
Ghalibaf accused Trump of projecting America's own domestic challenges onto Tehran
Secret Service missed 102 radio warnings before July 2024 Butler attack on Trump, watchdog finds
A new report outlines multiple security failures that allowed the shooter to get into a position with a direct line of sight to Trump during the rally
Lawyer says Newsom ally Alexis Podesta recorded FBI-directed conversations in corruption probe
McGregor Scott alleged Alexis Podesta cooperated with federal investigators in 2024 as Sacramento’s widening probe drew in political insiders
'Send them to Cuba, send them to Iran': Karoline Leavitt gives blunt message to complaining Gen Z
When asked if the issue came down to laziness, Karoline Leavitt said it was partly that, but also blamed 'liberal indoctrination'
'We are in a golden age': Trump touts record jobs, factories and stock market in CNBC interview
The remarks represent Trump's most comprehensive public defense of his administration's economic record in recent weeks